A patient is suspected of having HS. However, there appear to be <1% spherocytes on the peripheral blood smear, and the osmotic fragility test is normal. What test could be performed to increase the sensitivity of testing for HS?

You are dispatched to aid a snowboarder who has sustained a shoulder injury. The injured man is sitting on the side of the trail and reports that because of past dislocations of the shoulder he has a subluxation, and that the shoulder is okay. Which of the following statements best describes his condition?

a. The shoulder has become dislocated but with can be managed with prescription pain drugs. b. The shoulder has an anterior dislocation. c. The shoulder has a posterior dislocation. d. The shoulder joint partially dislocates and then returns to a normal anatomic position.

What is defined as a removable oral appliance that protects the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity and brain during contact sports?

A) Athletic mouthguard B) Occlusal night guard C) Retainer D) Oral splint